Sausage Lentil Soup

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A hearty, healthy and good tasting soup. Without the sausage and with the vegetable bouillon it can be a vegetarian or lenten meal.

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Steps

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In large kettle or dutch oven add oil and saute the chopped vegetables , except for the spinach and tomatoes , until tender.

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Add the bouillon and water and heat until the bouillon is dissolved.

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Add the lentils and the spices , and cook until tender on med-low heat.

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About 30 minutes.

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When lentils are tender , add the tomatoes , and little smokies and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

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Add the ditalini pasta and spinach leaves and cook until pasta is tender.

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Serve with a crusty bread and hot sauce to taste.

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Ingredients

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onion, garlic, oil, baby carrots, zucchini, celery, dry lentils, baby spinach leaves, water, chicken bouillon, oregano, thyme, diced tomatoes, ditalini, little smokies sausage